Eric R. Von Helms

James Barton is the founding shareholder of Barton Legal S.C. Mr. Barton was formerly a partner at Hansen Reynolds LLC—a premier litigation boutique with offices in three states. Prior to his time at Hansen Reynolds, Mr. Barton was an associate in the litigation practice group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest law firms. Mr. Barton concentrates his practice on aggressively litigating complex commercial disputes venued in state and federal c...

Kelly Noyes is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Class Actions Section. Kelly has significant experience in complex business litigation, particularly in the areas of ERISA and health care billing and collections. Kelly pairs her knowledge of the law with a passion for understanding her clients’ businesses, so she can achieve cost-effective resolutions to clients’ problems, both in and out of the courtroom. She has particular experience in the ERISA, benefits, and health care secto...

Benjamin S. Wagner is a shareholder at the firm and has been a member of the firm since 2003. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003 and also received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Mr. Wagner has successfully tried numerous cases throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Due to his significant trial experience and success, he has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National B...

Zachary J. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Zachary J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill West is a Shareholder and Chairs the Business Section and Co-Chairs the Mergers & Acquisitions Section. Bill is a trusted advisor to his clients and they rely on his ability to achieve desired outcomes in a practical, timely and cost-effective manner – in other words, he gets things done. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate and business related transactions including: Mergers and acquisitions Complex corporate and commercial transactions Corporate governance and bus...

Andrew O. Christianson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Andrew O., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sally Piefer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Sally, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sally is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Wier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew, who practices law in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark A. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark A., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barry White is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and the Co-Chair of the Fiduciary Litigation and Inheritance Disputes Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Barry’s practice focuses on business litigation, with a particular emphasis on fiduciary litigation. Barry has considerable experience representing individual and institutional trustees in a wide variety of trust-related disputes, and also represents beneficiaries and heirs in undue influence and ...